"Official" 2018 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - A Spooktacular Celebration!

[Bex258]

@Bex258 aw, that’s so nice of you to check! I don’t want to meet any of them (I mostly want to meet Tarzan and Jane) but thank you for checking!

No worries, didn't want everyone to starting planning and then realise they had plans that clashed. That's a nice simple plan (I kept adding things to my plan though so hopefully you don't do a me hahaha).

I was thinking a late Lunch (2 PM) at one of the resorts, but that wouldn't get me to Midnight. Other than BOG Lunch, QS at MK leaves a lot to be desired IMHO, so I had considered getting a Dinner ADR during the party and just eating quickly. I don't see any during party times though. I definitely don't plan on eating 4-6 PM. I have that time fully planned out. Hopefully, the snacks are good.

On my first party I had CP breakfast, I had a spinach and egg wrap and apple slices from Starbucks and then I got some fries from Cosmic Rays (mobile order) during the party. The only other thing I had was maybe a bit of a Cliff protein cookie.

The second party I had a croissant for breakfast and then I got a vegetarian burrito and chips at Peco's Bill - this filled me up for a long time. I then had a Strawberry Frap and a chocolate chip cookie from Starbucks before the second parade.

I normally do get hungry around meal times but I did find that due to the humidity and heat as long as I was hydrated I could go longer without food. If food is going to clash with plans then I'll happily snack for one evening or in my case two to fit in what I want to do. I ate meals regularly for the rest of my trip.

Would be down to your personal choice though, I can't remember about dinner, I did have an ADR for BOG as I was originally going to be Belle but that plan didn't work out and I don't remember what time that was.

 

[wehrengrizz]

There are no Fps for Hard Ticketed Events such as the Party. What you CAN do is use your 3 FP in the first park and then book a 4th, 5th...in MK up until....I think it was 5:30 last year....

I know most of this has been clarified, I just wanted to piggyback, last year non-party-ticketed guests could stay until 7pm, and the MVMCP was the first 6pm "kick-out". So, last year FP+ could be booked up through anything where the window ended prior to 7pm, if that makes sense. For planning, it's possible any FP+ you make in MK probably have to end before that kick-out time. It's probably insignificant but just thought I'd put it out there.

 

[Cluelyss]

I know most of this has been clarified, I just wanted to piggyback, last year non-party-ticketed guests could stay until 7pm, and the MVMCP was the first 6pm "kick-out". So, last year FP+ could be booked up through anything where the window ended prior to 7pm, if that makes sense. For planning, it's possible any FP+ you make in MK probably have to end before that kick-out time. It's probably insignificant but just thought I'd put it out there.

Correct. But this year MNSSHP is 6:00 as well. The last FP
time for MVMCP was 5:30-6:00 last year. I think that’s what OP meant by 5:30.

 

[wehrengrizz]

Correct. But this year MNSSHP is 6:00 as well. The last FP
time for MVMCP was 5:30-6:00 last year. I think that’s what OP meant by 5:30.

Definitely. I pretty much misread that, since FP go for an hour time range (typically), and was not sure everyone knew MNSSHP and MVMCP had differing kickout times. Facepalm. Thank you !!

 

[Aladora]

That’s good to know that it worked for you. Unfortunately, CMs are hit and miss & since the tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, I’d rather do it myself. I’m a control freak that way.

So April 17th will be the online booking day for me.

Just the follow up, our hard tickets arrived by UPS yesterday!

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

I wonder whether anyone from outside the US knows the answer to this: I assume that the MNSSHP tickets will be the same as our magic bands etc, so we won’t get them in the mail but we can collect them at WDW when we arrive? If so, does anyone know where we collect them? Or is it sufficient that they are on my MDE account?

Thanks. I’m from the UK, if that matters.

 

[Aladora]

I wonder whether anyone from outside the US knows the answer to this: I assume that the MNSSHP tickets will be the same as our magic bands etc, so we won’t get them in the mail but we can collect them at WDW when we arrive? If so, does anyone know where we collect them? Or is it sufficient that they are on my MDE account?

Thanks. I’m from the UK, if that matters.

I’m in Canada so we don’t get magic bands shipped but I did get our MNSSHP tickets yesterday. But, since I have those tickets already loaded into MDE, I don’t think I really needed the hard tickets.

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

I’m in Canada so we don’t get magic bands shipped but I did get our MNSSHP tickets yesterday. But, since I have those tickets already loaded into MDE, I don’t think I really needed the hard tickets.

That’s good to know - thank you. I will keep an eye out for the tickets in the next few weeks though, like you, I assume I don’t actually need them.

 

[Bex258]

That’s good to know - thank you. I will keep an eye out for the tickets in the next few weeks though, like you, I assume I don’t actually need them.

Are you staying on site? I had everything on my magic band that I picked up on check-in to the hotel (I'm from the UK too). Just make sure before you go everything is linked to the account. I think once I linked the booking initially there was nothing more that needed to be done but it doesn't hurt to make sure its there. I know last year the dates when a bit funny on the uploads but it sorted itself out.

If you paid to have the MNSSHP shipped to you then they will come by post, I think it was $14 for postage last year.

 

[dachsie]

Correct. But this year MNSSHP is 6:00 as well. The last FP
time for MVMCP was 5:30-6:00 last year. I think that’s what OP meant by 5:30.

I haven't bought my ticket for MNSSHP yet, but I did buy my MVMCP one and the CM told me that I could book fastpasses til 7 for that.

 

[hereforthechurros]

We’re doing a late breakfast (10 am) at Cinderella’s royal table on our MNSSHP day and then plan on getting waffle sandwiches from Sleepy Hollow while in line for Jack and Sally!

Oh how I dream about those waffle sandwiches. Does sleepy hollow stay open during the parties? Please say yes!

 

[hereforthechurros]

I was thinking a late Lunch (2 PM) at one of the resorts, but that wouldn't get me to Midnight. Other than BOG Lunch, QS at MK leaves a lot to be desired IMHO, so I had considered getting a Dinner ADR during the party and just eating quickly. I don't see any during party times though. I definitely don't plan on eating 4-6 PM. I have that time fully planned out. Hopefully, the snacks are good.

Late lunch here too. Boma in the morning then pool bar at our resort around 3:00 pm to carry us through. Heard Oasis was good, hopefully it’s true. Looking forward to spending the afternoon in the pool before the party.

 

[Cluelyss]

I haven't bought my ticket for MNSSHP yet, but I did buy my MVMCP one and the CM told me that I could book fastpasses til 7 for that.

I’m 99% sure 6:00 was the cut off at MVMCP last year. I know I only had 2 FPs booked before our party.

 

[B. Shoe]

Our hard tickets arrived today for the October 25 party! I've also been able to link mine in MDE and continue to learn more about this "Disneybounding" trend! (Not 'Disneyboarding', if you missed my embarrassing post in this thread previously.) Either way, I think I've got a stylish Sorcerer Mickey plan ready to go.

Thanks for all of the wonderful tips and insight for the parties, everyone!

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Oh how I dream about those waffle sandwiches. Does sleepy hollow stay open during the parties? Please say yes!

Yes! They usually have a special snack for MNSSHP!

 

[Haley R]

Hi everyone! I posted a new thread in the theme parks forum with a poll. Dh and I are trying to pick a week for october to visit. If anyone is bored feel free to go vote on a week lol. I didn’t want to clog this thread.

 

[HuricaneSugar]

I'm excited for the party this year! I'm hoping to convince DGF to take more character pictures since I'll have an AP this time. I missed the 7 Dwarfs last year to catch the Midnight Hocus Pocus showing and was 2nd in line when Halloween Minnie and Mickey were cut-off for the night. Luckily I got Jack and Sally, but I don't think I'll wait that long in line for them again this year. Also hope to actually stop and get some of the special treats!

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

Are you staying on site? I had everything on my magic band that I picked up on check-in to the hotel (I'm from the UK too). Just make sure before you go everything is linked to the account. I think once I linked the booking initially there was nothing more that needed to be done but it doesn't hurt to make sure its there. I know last year the dates when a bit funny on the uploads but it sorted itself out.

If you paid to have the MNSSHP shipped to you then they will come by post, I think it was $14 for postage last year.

Perfect; thank you! Yes, we are staying onsite, and the party tickets are linked to my account, so it sounds like we will be able to collect everything at check-in. I don’t remember being given an option to ship my tickets, but I wouldn’t have paid $14, so presumably it will all be together for us when we arrive at our hotel. Thank you!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Hi everyone! I posted a new thread in the theme parks forum with a poll. Dh and I are trying to pick a week for october to visit. If anyone is bored feel free to go vote on a week lol. I didn’t want to clog this thread.

I wouldn't worry about clogging up this thread, that's what it's here for.

You might want to avoid Columbus day, the 8th. That weekend will probably be busy.

 

[LucyBC80]

Oh how I dream about those waffle sandwiches. Does sleepy hollow stay open during the parties? Please say yes!

Last time I went to MNSSHP I believe Sleepy Hollow closed at 6pm, I was pretty disappointed. BUT I know for a fact last year SH was one of the places you could order tow of the $pecial desserts, a Jack Skellignton push cake pop if I'm not mistaken, and a special pumpkin waffle with whipped cream, so I'm hopping they'll stay open this year and selling the waffle sandwiches.